Breastfeeding is not just about nourishment.
That’s from a blog item on PsychCentral in which author Rita Brehl asks: “So is it enough in this case that babies just get fed, whether by formula or breastfeeding, without regards to the latter’s benefits? Should we just be happy that babies are getting fed at all?”
She basically said no it’s not and that attachment parenting specifically embodies something called sensitive responsiveness which is at the crux of developing a secured bond and attachment with a child.
“The big picture is that sensitive responsiveness in parenting does very much matter. Yes, kids can survive without it. Yes, children can grow up to be fairly functioning members of society whether or not they have a secure attachment or received sensitive responsiveness from their caregivers, but with it, they can do so much more: They can be at peace with themselves and others, compassionate and empathetic, connected and confident in promoting health, peace and good will toward one another.”
